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OKC Asks For Your Input On How To Spend Millions In Federal Grant Dollars

OKC Asks For Your Input On How To Spend Millions In Federal Grant Dollars

News 9 Oklahoma City is seeking public input over the next two months to shape its five-year plan for federal HUD funding, focusing on affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and support services for low-income residents.

What You Need To Know About Oklahoma City's Proposed Urban Development Plan

What You Need To Know About Oklahoma City's Proposed Urban Development Plan

News 9 Here is what Oklahoma City residents need to know as city leaders seek input on a five-year urban development plan designed to focus on affordable housing and community development initiatives.

Key Names In President-Elect Trump’s Cabinet: A Look At His Picks So Far

Key Names In President-Elect Trump’s Cabinet: A Look At His Picks So Far

News 9 President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle to be U.S. ambassador to Greece. Here's his entire list of appointments as of Dec. 10

Oklahoma City Invites Residents To Share Input On HUD Fund Priorities

Oklahoma City Invites Residents To Share Input On HUD Fund Priorities

News 9 The City of Oklahoma City will host a series of public meetings in December and January to develop its five-year consolidated plan to inform the city's decisions on how to allocate U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds.

'Everybody Deserves A Place To Call Home.' OKC In Jeopardy Of Halting Housing Vouchers

'Everybody Deserves A Place To Call Home.' OKC In Jeopardy Of Halting Housing Vouchers

News 9 With rent prices increasing nationwide, more people are turning to rental assistance. The Oklahoma City Housing Authority says they’re trying to fill the need, but there’s not enough money to go around.

Study Shows Eviction ‘Right To Counsel’ Program Has Positive Impact In Okla. County

Study Shows Eviction ‘Right To Counsel’ Program Has Positive Impact In Okla. County

News 9 More than 15,000 people were evicted from their homes in 2023 in Oklahoma County, according to Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. However, a pilot program called “Right To Counsel” was started to help curb that number.

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How Federal Grants Help Oklahoma Provide More Affordable Housing

How Federal Grants Help Oklahoma Provide More Affordable Housing

News 9 Grants from the federal government are helping Oklahoma build more affordable housing. This month the Biden Administration announced $49 million for the state. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released more than $5 billion in funding for affordable housing nationwide.

How Federal Grants Help Oklahoma Provide More Affordable Housing

How Federal Grants Help Oklahoma Provide More Affordable Housing

News 9 Grants from the federal government are helping Oklahoma build more affordable housing. This month the Biden Administration announced $49 million for the state. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released more than $5 billion in funding for affordable housing nationwide.

Company Plans To Turn Plaza Inn Into Flats For Homeless Veterans

Company Plans To Turn Plaza Inn Into Flats For Homeless Veterans

News 9 The Plaza Inn in OKC recently closed, and now will be transformed into a housing complex for homeless veterans.

Company Plans To Turn Plaza Inn Into Flats For Homeless Veterans

Company Plans To Turn Plaza Inn Into Flats For Homeless Veterans

News 9 The Plaza Inn in OKC recently closed, and now will be transformed into a housing complex for homeless veterans.

Links Mentioned On August 2, 2022

Links Mentioned On August 2, 2022

News 9 Links mentioned for News 9's newscasts on Aug. 2, 2022.

Links Mentioned On August 2, 2022

Links Mentioned On August 2, 2022

News 9 Links mentioned for News 9's newscasts on Aug. 2, 2022.

$20 Million HUD Grant Doubles Size Of Eviction Legal Help

$20 Million HUD Grant Doubles Size Of Eviction Legal Help

Associated Press The Department of Housing and Urban Development is doubling the size of its eviction protection program, designed to fund legal assistance for tenants seeking to stay in their homes.

$20 Million HUD Grant Doubles Size Of Eviction Legal Help

$20 Million HUD Grant Doubles Size Of Eviction Legal Help

Associated Press The Department of Housing and Urban Development is doubling the size of its eviction protection program, designed to fund legal assistance for tenants seeking to stay in their homes.

Local Leaders Weigh In On Norman Homeless Shelter Relocation

Local Leaders Weigh In On Norman Homeless Shelter Relocation

Feliz Romero The conversation continues over the potential relocation of the Norman warming shelter near a school, this time the Sheriff is weighing in.

Local Leaders Weigh In On Norman Homeless Shelter Relocation

Local Leaders Weigh In On Norman Homeless Shelter Relocation

Feliz Romero The conversation continues over the potential relocation of the Norman warming shelter near a school, this time the Sheriff is weighing in.

Homeless Population Rises For Third Year In A Row

Homeless Population Rises For Third Year In A Row

News 9 The federal government is reporting a 2.7% increase in the nation's homeless population driven by a spike in California, according to an annual count that took place in January 2019. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is reporting its third c

Homeless Population Rises For Third Year In A Row

Homeless Population Rises For Third Year In A Row

News 9 The federal government is reporting a 2.7% increase in the nation's homeless population driven by a spike in California, according to an annual count that took place in January 2019. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is reporting its third c

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In Storm-Hit Florida Panhandle, Trump Slams Democrats For Wanting To Give Puerto Rico 'More And More'

In Storm-Hit Florida Panhandle, Trump Slams Democrats For Wanting To Give Puerto Rico 'More And More'

News 9 Trump traveled to the Florida Panhandle to fire up his staunch supporters with fiery rebukes of congressional Democrats, whom he accused of blocking additional disaster aid for the storm-hit region & wanting to give Puerto Rico "more and more" federal aid

In Storm-Hit Florida Panhandle, Trump Slams Democrats For Wanting To Give Puerto Rico 'More And More'

In Storm-Hit Florida Panhandle, Trump Slams Democrats For Wanting To Give Puerto Rico 'More And More'

News 9 Trump traveled to the Florida Panhandle to fire up his staunch supporters with fiery rebukes of congressional Democrats, whom he accused of blocking additional disaster aid for the storm-hit region & wanting to give Puerto Rico "more and more" federal aid

OKC Housing Authority Reassess Contingency Plan After Government Reopens

OKC Housing Authority Reassess Contingency Plan After Government Reopens

Caleigh Bourgeois The longest government shutdown in history is over, at least temporarily.

OKC Housing Authority Reassess Contingency Plan After Government Reopens

OKC Housing Authority Reassess Contingency Plan After Government Reopens

Caleigh Bourgeois The longest government shutdown in history is over, at least temporarily.

Government Shutdown Impacting OKC Homeless Alliance

Government Shutdown Impacting OKC Homeless Alliance

News 9 As the government shutdown continues, the homeless population is seeing its’ impact. News 9 met with staff at the area Homeless Alliance about services and funding that would be affected.

Government Shutdown Impacting OKC Homeless Alliance

Government Shutdown Impacting OKC Homeless Alliance

News 9 As the government shutdown continues, the homeless population is seeing its’ impact. News 9 met with staff at the area Homeless Alliance about services and funding that would be affected.

Kirsten Gillibrand Announces 2020 Presidential Bid

Kirsten Gillibrand Announces 2020 Presidential Bid

News 9 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand held her first press conference this morning as a 2020 presidential candidate in her home state of New York.

Kirsten Gillibrand Announces 2020 Presidential Bid

Kirsten Gillibrand Announces 2020 Presidential Bid

News 9 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand held her first press conference this morning as a 2020 presidential candidate in her home state of New York.

Sooner Stand Down Helps Homeless Veterans Connect With Services

Sooner Stand Down Helps Homeless Veterans Connect With Services

Hundreds of Oklahoma City veterans spend their nights on the streets, but many of them took steps towards a more stable life at the Sooner Stand Down on Friday.

Sooner Stand Down Helps Homeless Veterans Connect With Services

Sooner Stand Down Helps Homeless Veterans Connect With Services

Hundreds of Oklahoma City veterans spend their nights on the streets, but many of them took steps towards a more stable life at the Sooner Stand Down on Friday.

Smoking Banned In Public Housing Nationwide, Effective Today

Smoking Banned In Public Housing Nationwide, Effective Today

Smokers can no longer light up in or near public housing facilities in the U.S. due to a new rule that went into effect July 31.

Smoking Banned In Public Housing Nationwide, Effective Today

Smoking Banned In Public Housing Nationwide, Effective Today

Smokers can no longer light up in or near public housing facilities in the U.S. due to a new rule that went into effect July 31.

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Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell and Chad Warmington discuss Oklahoma’s evolving tax reform efforts and economic competitiveness.

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell and Chad Warmington discuss Oklahoma’s evolving tax reform efforts and economic competitiveness.

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Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Lawmakers launch investigation into $43M gap at State Mental Health Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers spent hours Tuesday questioning the head of Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, digging into a $43 million funding gap that could require the state to step in and cover.

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

‘Good in everything’: OKC’s Curbside Apparel selling Thunder shirts to help people overcome homelessness

Jordan Fremstad One OKC organization sells Thunder gear to help people find and maintain permanent housing. Curbside Apparel provides job training for people experiencing homelessness. The money people spend cheering on their team can help welcome someone into a home.

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Hot Seat: Oklahoma’s tax reform efforts aim to boost competitiveness

Scott Mitchell In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell and Chad Warmington discuss Oklahoma’s evolving tax reform efforts and economic competitiveness.

Viewers spot Starlink Satellites over Piedmont

Viewers spot Starlink Satellites over Piedmont

Destini Pittman Viewers in Piedmont witnessed a striking 'string of pearls' phenomenon from Starlink satellites.

OKC woman writing film to help people diagnosed with autism later in life

OKC woman writing film to help people diagnosed with autism later in life

Elizabeth Fitz An Oklahoma City woman is writing a film called “Whales in the Sky” after being diagnosed later in life with autism spectrum disorder, she told News 9 on Thursday.

CHECK IT OUT: Curbside Apparel releases new Thunder collection ahead of playoffs

CHECK IT OUT: Curbside Apparel releases new Thunder collection ahead of playoffs

Destini Pittman Curbside Apparel launches a new Oklahoma City Thunder collection to support local homelessness initiatives ahead of the playoffs.

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